ALMA-TADEMA The Painter Of The Victorian Vision Of The Ancient World

Lawrence Alma-Tadema was known as a great artist and was often compared to Picasso in his popularity. This book tells of his life and art as a Victorian painter, and is said to be a much easier read than most art critiques. A lot of historical detail is included along with beautiful full color plates and a verity of black and white photos. The books best feature is the consistent context given to Alma-Tadema's work as an expression of Victorian ideals and sensibilities, and hypocrisy and prejudices, through depictions of ancient worlds which only exist within that peculiar vision. Out of Print. Condition: Fine. Light bumping on the spine corners.